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A review by amybraunauthor
Gotham City Sirens, Book One by Paul Dini
4.0
I'm more a Marvel girl than DC, but if there is a team up I love even more than Marvel Knights, it's the feisty combination of Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and my favourite, Catwoman. I couldn't resist buying this collection and, and it was exactly the kind of mayhem and fun I expect from this trio.
The artwork is stunning and while not all of the stories hit their mark, most of them did, especially the final one. Each Siren got her own time in the spotlight. The ladies, despite butting heads more often than not, have great chemistry and have each other's backs.
That said, I do have one gripe, aside from the stories that fell a little short. And that is the blatant references to the women's bodies. I know, I know, this is how the characters are supposed to look, and you won't find me denying that it's part of the whole siren aspect, but there were some panels that really irked me. Especially since emphasis on curves was given to every woman under the age of 40, and some panels made Harley look a little too much like a girl rather than a woman.
Believe me, I get the irony considering my favourite character is Catwoman, but... come on, guys. Upskirt sketches, cleavage teases, and proof that none of the hot ladies are wearing panties doesn't exactly sell your product to women who would like to see these complex characters as more than eye candy.
Still, I love this trio too much to stop being interested in their adventures. Hopefully they get more development in the near future.
The artwork is stunning and while not all of the stories hit their mark, most of them did, especially the final one. Each Siren got her own time in the spotlight. The ladies, despite butting heads more often than not, have great chemistry and have each other's backs.
That said, I do have one gripe, aside from the stories that fell a little short. And that is the blatant references to the women's bodies. I know, I know, this is how the characters are supposed to look, and you won't find me denying that it's part of the whole siren aspect, but there were some panels that really irked me. Especially since emphasis on curves was given to every woman under the age of 40, and some panels made Harley look a little too much like a girl rather than a woman.
Believe me, I get the irony considering my favourite character is Catwoman, but... come on, guys. Upskirt sketches, cleavage teases, and proof that none of the hot ladies are wearing panties doesn't exactly sell your product to women who would like to see these complex characters as more than eye candy.
Still, I love this trio too much to stop being interested in their adventures. Hopefully they get more development in the near future.